Useful Links
Guidelines on Online Assessment in Further Education
Guidelines from SQA on the use of online assessment in further education are available on request from SQA Sales - publication code AA1641, March 2003.
E-mail: sales@sqa.org.uk
Tel: 0141 242 2168
Fax: 0141 242 2123
Scottish Centre for Research into Online Learning and Assessment
Scrolla hosts events, discussions and has resources covering a wide range of issues concerning the use of online learning and assessment. The project is a collaboration between Edinburgh, Glasgow and Heriot-Watt Universities.
Computer-Assisted Assessment Centre
A higher education project which researched approaches to using computers for assessing student learning. The website contains an extensive frequently asked questions, good practice documents, project reports and research reports.
Resources created under the 'Assessment is for Learning' programme. The Assessment is for Learning programme is providing a streamlined and coherent system of assessment. The programme seeks to ensure that parents, teachers and other professionals have the feedback they need on pupils' learning and development needs.
Scottish Exchange of Educational Data
This site will be of interest to these concerned with the exchange of electronic data within the Scottish Education Community. The site provides a forum where users can participate in discussion about all aspects of the project. It also provides an opportunity to share experiences with colleagues engaged in similar work.
The Scottish Workforce Empowerment for Lifelong Learners (SWELL) project is one of the seven thematic priorities under the EQUAL programme in Scotland - promoting lifelong learning and inclusive work practices which encourage the recruitment and retention of those suffering discrimination and inequality in connection with the labour market. The Scottish Further Education Unit (SFEU) is the lead partner in the SWELL Project.
The main aim of the SWELL project is to eliminate barriers to career progression and change of employment for disadvantaged groups. The scope covers all identifiable targets of discriminatory practice. The emphasis on breaking down barriers implies an enduring benefit to the wider Scottish workforce and economy as opposed to meeting the short-term needs of specific target individuals or groups. There is a transnational component to the project, to ensure sharing of best practice can be achieved and new training packages and methodologies can be fully tested in different cultures and organisational structures.
For further information please contact Lorraine Glen at SFEU on 01786 892038 or e-mail swell@sfeu.ac.uk Further information can also be accessed on SFEU's website.